Glorious events need glorious outfits!

Get Waisted is now well established in our new Steyning boutique and atelier. It feels like home already! 

We had a special soiree last week, which was well attended by clients and friends, and our new vintage clothing range is growing by the day. Toni has a special den in which to design and create her specially commissioned pieces, and we have a comfy new consultation room where clients can relax and discuss styles, textures and fabrics.

We’re all delighted to see the Spring daffodils, lambs looking cute and the tasty appearance of hot cross buns in the shops, but how about thinking ahead and being organised and stress-free, as well as turning more than a few heads this coming event ‘season’?

The south-east has a wealth of high profile diary dates each summer and there’s nothing worse than turning up at a prestige event only to find you are but one of several ladies wearing the same outfit. The answer – a sumptuous, made to measure outfit or, for the gentlemen, suit.

Made to measure is not just for ball gowns – how about a day dress for Ascot, Glorious Goodwood, Henley, the Epsom Derby, Wimbledon, the Veuve Cliquot Gold Cup, the Glyndebourne Festival or Goodwood Revival/Vintage (for the full diary, see http://www.classicalbritain.com/the-english-season/english-season-calendar)? You’ll then be subject of many admiring glances and know you’re the only one with a hand-made bespoke look created in a colour palette and fabric texture suited especially for you, your skin tone and designed to make the most of your shape.

Get ready for the great British summer! Events start in May with various local Ladies Days at the races (Lingfield, Plumpton) then June (Epsom Derby, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Wimbledon), July (Henley Royal Regatta, final of the Veuve Cliquot Gold Cup), August (Brighton Races Ladies Day, Fontwell Park Ladies Day) and September (Hickstead).

There’s also the cruise season where we can again help by putting together a collection of bespoke clothing for you to take away, knowing you’ll be able to sit at the Captain’s Table wearing something so special and unique, you only have to focus on the task ahead: enjoying yourself!

Call us to book a consultation now for your Get Waisted experience.

Love them or hate them, proms are here to stay!

No sooner will the delights of the various Fashion Weeks have come and gone, than they are swiftly followed by the consternation and preparation of parents up and down the UK about how to dress their youngsters for the summer proms.

Our students have taken the American custom to their heart; you can see the origins of the proms here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prom.

After all, which young person doesn’t love a good reason to dress up and set off to a celebration with their dream date on their arms?! And even if they don’t have their ideal partner readily to hand, a stunning prom dress or sharp suit can only enhance their chances of meeting them there.

Prom dresses in the UK tend to be slightly less risqué than in the USA as our students have their proms earlier, but that doesn’t mean we can’t create spectacular, sparkly, superb outfits to make Junior Miss feel like a Princess for a Night. Or Young Sir feel like style icons James Bond, Justin Timberlake or Labrinth (http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/style/articles/2013-02/22/labrinth-interview-music-and-style-london-fashion-weekend).

But the key, as ever, is in preparing early. Get Waisted’s Toni Pickles can make bespoke prom dresses at our Steyning boutique in whatever colour scheme or style you’d like – short prom dresses or long prom dresses - as well as tailored suits, and will offer you practical and sound advice about the most flattering shades and shapes, highlighting best features and skin tones.

Prom dresses by Toni Pickles, Get Waisted

Contact Toni for a chat about what will make your young person feel wonderful on their special night, followed by a series of fittings as the garments are made. You can follow the project from start to finish, and then watch your youngster’s face as they finally wear their extra-special prom dress or suit, brimming with expectation for a fun night ahead. Of course, you’ll also have to hide the tears of pride and joy as you wave them off in their limousine (or dad’s car!).

We also have a wide range of jewellery and accessories to match any outfit, so get in touch to book your appointment now.

You can see more about us on www.getwaisted.co.uk or contact us on:

Email: toni@getwaisted.co.uk

Steyning boutique, 94 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3RD

Open 9.30am-5.30pm Tuesdays to Saturdays, closed on Mondays

Tel: 01903 812992

Mobile: 07947 497342